…are up 10-percent from last year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. To put things into perspective, you may see prices as high as $300 for one of those…
British Geological Survey: Farm Nitrates are Polluting the Earth
…the researchers say, is in rocks in North America, China and Europe where fertilizers are used on farm fields. In a report of the study, the BBC notes that the…
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
…in the amount of pesticides used by 2020, and says it has already seen negative growth over the last three years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Missouri to Challenge California Egg law in U.S. Supreme Court
…panel rejected similar claims last year in a separate case, ruling that the opposition failed to show California’s law would affect more than just individual farmers. Hawley, who is leading…
Grant Funding Study on Consumers Willingness to Pay for Animal Ag Practices
…and beliefs will help to guide choices in research, production, and retail sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from FFAR The Foundation for Food and Agriculture…
International Trade Commission Votes 4-0 in Support of the Biodiesel Industry
A vote by the International Trade Commission confirms the U.S. biodiesel industry has suffered because of unfairly subsidized imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia. In a case filed by…
Agri View: Beef Commercial Rerun
Everett Griner talks about one of America’s most successful advertising campaigns in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how the original National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s “Beef, It’s what’s for dinner” campaign…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…of its kind in the nation, and encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and improve soil health. The Healthy Soils Program stems from the…
Post-Harvest Slump in Ag Producer Sentiment
…Among Producers The November slide in producer sentiment was driven by producers taking a less optimistic view of the future. The Index of Future Expectations declined 10 points compared to…
U.S. Rice Production Down, Prices Up
Rice production in the United States is down 20 percent compared to last year, while futures prices for the commodity are up 30 percent from a year ago. Online source…
Trump to Meet with Cruz, Oil Industry, Regarding RFS
…that the meeting include Midwest lawmakers, biofuels representatives and relevant administration officials, so all sides could “discuss a pathway forward toward a mutually agreeable solution.” From the National Association of…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
…allows farmer cooperatives to pass nearly $2 billion nationally directly back to farmers across rural America, and farmers can then deduct their share of the Section 199 benefit on their…
Korea Submitting Plan to Renegotiate KORUS
South Korea trade officials announced Monday the government will submit a plan to renegotiate the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) to the nation’s National Assembly government body. South Korea’s Trade…
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…the ages of 45 and 54. Another survey that was conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition, indicated that most beginning farmers did not grow up with an agricultural background,…